I still have no opinion on whether this is an S-VDB. I cannot tell from the pictures. I'd have to see it in hand with all that corrosion....
64
63/64
1943-S Lincoln - MS63/64
Man, I was so close to saying 67!
Sweet!
I've been asked this quite frequently. I'm not in the conservation business for others. With just a little practice, anyone can do this for...
Exactly! There's no point to removing heavy verdigris as any experienced collector knows. All you're left with is a brighty, nasty, pitted coin...
Now, that's one kickass setup!
Indeed. However, once used on a coin, it's a goner and all numismatic value is essentially removed.
2 oz....enough for a LOT of coins. I estimate over 100 coins.
I've already figured out how to setup and run the test, but it's not going to happen for awhile. I'm far too busy for the next couple of weeks....
Ante up!
Yea, what's in it for me besides the satisfaction of proving you guys wrong? I want compensation for my time damnit! :D :devil:
Better eh? OK, I'm looking forward to your before and after photos. :rolleyes:
Nice find!
Sorry, but the seal is not nearly as tight as the original seal. It's easy to tell because once opened, they go back together too easily. If you...
VERDI-CARE™ is the only safe way to remove verdigris, period, end of story.
Thanks Doug, exactly correct.
You have from light to heavy verdigris. VERDI-CARE™ is designed to remove light to moderate verdigris without destorying the patina. In general,...
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